KOSPI falls 0.6% to 6,258.77 amid foreign selling due to Middle East tensions, particularly over Iran's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices and market volatility.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual defence against any armed attack, amidst escalating regional tensions fueled by the US-Iran conflict.
Seoul shares ended lower for a second straight session Friday, weighed down by foreign selling as renewed tensions in the Middle East over the Strait of Hormuz dampened investor sentiment.
Australian shares were on track to snap a five-day rally as Middle East tensions flared over a potential Strait of Hormuz transit ban. Meanwhile, markets processed corporate updates, economic forecasts, and AI-driven biological research.
University of Georgia gymnast Nyla Aquino and other Black SEC athletes drive sports success in predominantly white institutions amid political rollbacks of DEI, donor scrutiny, and recent NAACP boycott calls.
Iran's parliament reviews a plan to ban or tax ships linked to hostile countries in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and ongoing maritime blockades disrupt global fuel and supply routes amid the ongoing conflict.
A collection of international news reports covering Iranian warnings to Gulf nations, US military funding and ammunition stocks, developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Strait of Hormuz shipping fee discussions, and global market movements.
Iran states an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with Oman is in its final stage, pending US non-interference, as regional conflicts persist with Israeli soldier deaths in Lebanon and Houthi attacks in Yemen.
At least 10 commercial vessels navigated the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, with 7 entering the Persian Gulf and 3 the Gulf of Oman, as reported by CNN citing MarineTraffic, amidst Iran-Oman agreement on a new route's coordinates.
Spain faces a geopolitical dilemma between Morocco and Algeria amid unprecedented migration into Ceuta, with over 70,000 Moroccans arriving and more than 70 deaths, sparking scrutiny of Madrid's competing interests.
Ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned Washington visit, US-China tensions escalate over Chinese AI models, advanced robotics, and forced labour claims.
Le point sur la situation au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump dément des pénuries de munitions face à l'Iran, deux soldats israéliens tués au Liban, et accord entre l'Iran et Oman sur le détroit d'Ormuz.
The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. in response to Brazil denying visas to American diplomats and stalling on Trump's ambassador nominee ahead of Brazil's October election.
The US administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, following Brazil's denial of visas to American diplomats and delays in approving Washington's ambassadorial nominee.
The US administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in retaliation for Brazil denying visas to American diplomats and stalling the approval of Trump's ambassadorial nominee.
The US government plans to expand the $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee to petitions seeking extensions of stay for companies with large nonimmigrant workforces.
Bitcoin reaches new August highs as US-Iran tensions ease, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to drop and the S&P 500 to hit a new record high of $70 trillion market cap.
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani spoke with US President Donald Trump by phone to discuss regional developments, US-Iran de-escalation efforts, and diplomatic solutions.
The US has increased covert agents and surveillance flights in Cuba to pressure the regime, following an oil blockade that pushed the island to the brink of crisis.
Lashkar-e-Taiba's Rizwan Hanif claims Indian agents killed over 30 group members in Pakistan since 2020, framing it as religious persecution, amid heightened Pakistan-India tensions and internal unrest in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
The EU faces slim chances of significantly rebalancing its trade deficit with China, currently at a record €1 billion daily, due to structural economic factors in China and the EU's limited leverage, despite upcoming negotiations and an October deadline for 'tangible' results.
L'Union européenne discute de la crise migratoire après l'arrivée de milliers de migrants à Ceuta. L'événement oppose l'Espagne aux pays réclamant une ligne ferme, comme l'Italie et le Danemark.
The National Foreign Trade Council has condemned Australia's expanded News Bargaining Incentive, which now includes LinkedIn. The US trade body warned of a deteriorating investment climate, while local experts argue the plan lacks ambition and fails to address AI-driven content.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader, faces backlash for an offensive remark during a Cauvery dispute protest, interpreted as a double entendre referencing actor Trisha, prompting calls for his arrest and criticism from BJP and TVK leaders.
